We lift up your dear mother before the Lord, knowing that He is her strength and her song, her salvation. The weariness she is experiencing is not unseen by our Heavenly Father, who invites all who are weary and burdened to come to Him for rest. As it is written in Matthew 11:28-30, *"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."*
We encourage you to remind your mother of the promise found in Isaiah 40:31: *"But those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint."* Her strength is not found in her own abilities but in trusting the Lord, who sustains the weary with His mighty power.
Let us also consider if there are physical, emotional, or spiritual factors contributing to her fatigue. If she has not sought medical attention, it would be wise to do so, for our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20), and we are called to steward them well. Emotionally, she may be carrying burdens that need to be surrendered to Christ, who cares deeply for her (1 Peter 5:7). Spiritually, we must ask if she is abiding in Christ daily, for apart from Him, we can do nothing (John 15:5).
We also pray that you, as her child, would be a source of encouragement to her. Honor her as the Lord commands (Exodus 20:12), and serve her with love, remembering the words of Galatians 6:2: *"Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ."* Sometimes, a helping hand, a listening ear, or a shared moment of prayer can lift a weary soul.
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this precious mother who is weary and in need of Your strength. Lord, You know the depths of her fatigue—whether it is physical, emotional, or spiritual—and we ask that You would renew her strength like the eagle’s. Touch her body, Lord, and restore her energy. If there is any underlying issue causing her weariness, reveal it to her and provide the wisdom and resources she needs to address it.
Father, we pray that You would fill her with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Remove any anxieties or burdens she may be carrying and replace them with Your joy, which is her strength (Nehemiah 8:10). Help her to cast all her cares upon You, knowing that You care for her deeply.
We also ask that You would surround her with Your love through her family and friends. Give them compassionate hearts to support her, and use this time to draw her closer to You. May she find rest in Your presence and be reminded that You are her refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1).
Lord, we rebuke any spiritual attack that may be contributing to her weariness. Let no weapon formed against her prosper (Isaiah 54:17), and let Your light shine brightly in her life, dispelling any darkness. Fill her with Your Holy Spirit, that she may walk in Your strength and not her own.
Finally, Father, we ask that You would use this season to deepen her trust in You. May she experience Your faithfulness in new ways and testify of Your goodness to those around her. We pray all these things in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.